The Maltese Penguin (#33 1/3rd)

Big Finish - Special Release

An amusing take on The Maltese Falcon, though not a strict
interpretation, that’s for sure. But it’s fun to listen to! It’s all
commerce, says Josiah W. Dogbolter. Ultimately, that’s the motivation
of this villain, though he’s not really a villain, more just a mafioso
type. The music going throughout the audio drama adds to the
atmosphere. That’s very nice compared to the usual music. Most of the
time, I either notice it and it’s annoying or never notice it so I knew
it was perfectly done. This music is noticeable but perfect for the
genre.

If you liked the movie and you like spoofs, this audio drama is for
you! I really love Frobisher the penguin so I just have to recommend it
for the fun angle. And I think Robert Jezek and Colin Baker really had
a fun time acting this one. They got to play out all of their hard
boiled detective fantasies in one audio! How much fun more fun could
actors have? Hehehe. And the simplicity of the solution harkens to a
very 1984 type of labor force. In with the joke, out with the
creativity and colour and all that is good with the world. What a
mesomorph, that Francine! As usual, the women are the good plotters and
schemers.

And did I mention just how fun the music is?

Frobisher’s Ending Internal Soliloquy: Some
philosophers say that on these mean streets of life, friendship is an
illusion. Where death lurks around every corner the only man you can
trust is yourself. But I say, what the hey? Some philosophers just
don’t know how to have fun.